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Brookdale Tempe
Exterior view of a senior living facility entrance Elegant dining area with tables set for residents Outdoor courtyard with seating and decorative elements Cozy resident room with a bed and chair Cozy common area with comfortable seating Interior common area with a piano and decor Modern kitchen area in an assisted living facility Cozy lounge area with two chairs and decor

Brookdale Tempe

1610 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Brookdale Tempe

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Brookdale Tempe is a senior living community in Tempe, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features private and semi-private suites that provide residents plenty of privacy and comfort. Residents enjoy a wide range of amenities, and opportunities to engage in stimulating activities and programs, well-supported with 24-hour assistance from their dedicated team of professionals.

The community boasts an outstanding memory care program that has been recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for its excellent person-centered approach to providing memory care and support. At Brookdale Tempe, residents also enjoy access to various amenities designed for wellness and engagement, including daily fitness classes, exquisite dining experiences, and concierge services. Other amenities include a library, a café, beautifully landscaped grounds, and courtyards where residents can enjoy nature and bask under the sun.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 52 Rank #207 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 521 homes we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #63 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 548 homes we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
26 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #51 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 775 homes we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
70 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 6, 2000
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberAL1489C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Tempe is administered by Gary L Kotz II.

OwnerBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Concierge
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Piano
Whirlpool
ActivitiesActivities include Silver Sneakers, karaoke, crafting, B-Fit fitness class, and more
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,445 per month

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (122% above)
• Total complaints (67% above)
• Complaints per year (65% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (96% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 112 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 92% better Rank #89 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 89th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.12.41 This facility has 96% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.1 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 96% better Rank #89 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 89th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 20.9 This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 135 This facility has had 160% more total inspections than the Arizona average (13 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 160% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 106 This facility has 67% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 67% worse Rank #442 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 3.32 This facility has 65% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 65% worse
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Tempe

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tempe's city center to Brookdale Tempe's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Tempe

Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Friendship Village Tempe
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Tempe
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 54
Rank #69 / 521
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #499 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 12
Rank #3 / 548
A+Jadyne Schmidt13
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 6
Rank #442 / 490
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 9
Rank #449 / 487
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #295 / 487
Brookdale Tempe
MC
Tempe (South Tempe)
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 54
Rank #207 / 521
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #51 / 775
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #63 / 548
-Gary L Kotz II13
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 6
Rank #442 / 490
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 487
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 487
Mirabella at ASU
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Tempe
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 54
Rank #213 / 521
No
91
Facility 91
AZ AVG 38
Rank #1 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 12
Rank #371 / 548
-Scarlett Huang6
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 6
Rank #387 / 490
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 487
Desert Marigold Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Tempe (Kiwanis Park)-Yes
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 38
Rank #84 / 775
-
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 12
Rank #335 / 548
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Arizona

Brookdale Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona.
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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Tempe

What neighborhood is Brookdale Tempe in?

Brookdale Tempe is in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Tempe?

Brookdale Tempe is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Gary L Kotz Ii.

Is Brookdale Tempe in a walkable area?

Brookdale Tempe has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Brookdale Tempe?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale Tempe's license number is AL1489C.

When does Brookdale Tempe's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale Tempe's license expires on December 31, 2026.

How long has Brookdale Tempe been in business?

Brookdale Tempe has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Tempe have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Tempe on this page.

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